Are Fresh Herb Savor Pods Worth Buying? We Tested The One By Prepara

Though we require fresh herbs for multiple recipes, we rarely use an entire bunch at once. Fresh herbs are fragile and hence storing them the right way is crucial. So what’s the best solution to save up the remaining ones for later use, you ask? Enter : Herb storage containers. 

Herb storage containers also known as herb keepers are specifically designed to retain the freshness of these herbs for an extended time span. These herb containers hold the herb stem in water which in turn helps keep the stalk and leaves protected. 

We rigorously tested the herb savor pod in our test kitchen to check if it actually works or not. All the details about the product are covered in our Prepara Herb Savor Pod Review. 

Thumbs up or Thumbs down?

Here’s a quick overview of the product details of this Herb Savor Pod: 

What are we looking for while reviewing this Herb Savor Tool? We are looking for an easy to use tool that effectively serves the purpose of extending the life of fresh herbs. 

Here are the different review factors to examine this Herb Saver tool in a better way : 

1. Design 

How is the overall design of this tool? Is it sturdy and well built? The overall quality of the tool and  material along with how easy is the storage were considered as key points.

2. Usability 

This parameter talks about the overall usage of this tool. In reality, how easy is it to use? Is it ideal for everyday use? Does it deliver effectively on the claims made? 

3. Other Observations 

Value For Money 

Considering the pricing of this tool, will it add value to your kitchen?  

We also examined the packaging here though it was not a deciding factor during our review process.

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Design 

This herb savor pod is made of plastic material. The overall design of this storage container includes three parts – 

• A cylindrical shape shell – This is where the herbs are placed. 
• A clear plastic cover – This plastic cover is removable. It allows you to view the condition of the leaves placed inside. 
• A small silicone lid at the back – This is the opening at the lower back of the tool wherein you are supposed to add the water. 

All in all, the built of this tool is pretty sturdy and highly durable. The water in this tool must be changed every 3 days. 

Price + Packaging 

This herb storage container comes in a sturdy box pack. The container inside the box is covered with plastic. We got this herb container from Amazon at a price of Rs 544 (this was the current price prevalent at that time). 

Our Testing Process

We added the following herbs to test the effectiveness of this tool : 

Day 1 (Basil) : On the 1st day, we added loose basil leaves in this herb saver tool. 

Day 2 (Coriander Leaves) : On day 2, we added coriander leaves together with the stalk and slight roots. 

The Results 

The leaves we added on Day 1 were wilted on the next day. So clearly this did not work out for us. 

However, when we added coriander leaves, this herb savor pod turned out to be extremely useful. The coriander stalks remained fresh and healthy even on Day 4. An additional plus point was that we did not change the water and still the freshness of the leaves was retained.  

Though we did observe a few wilted leaves here and there. But majorly the coriander leaves had the same freshness. Thumbs up! 

Usability 

It is crucial to understand the type of herb while storing them. There are essentially two kinds of herbs – tender herbs and hardy herbs. The tender herbs have soft stems and fragile leaves. Some popular herbs that fall in this category includes basil, parsley, mint and cilantro. Hardy herbs on the other hand have a woody stem. These includes rosemary, thyme and sage.

In practicality, this herb saver tool proves to be a convenient way to retain the freshness of tender herbs for a long time. 

However, do note that herbs without stalks and small roots might not last well here. These are best if consumed fresh.

One of the key ways to extend the freshness of herbs is to ensure that they get the right amount of moisture. The idea behind keeping them submerged in water is to allow the stem to absorb as much water while the leaves stay dry.

Storing them in herb containers will ensure that leaves remain hydrated and will not dry out if stored in the refrigerator. In addition, it will also limit the flow of oxygen to the leaves that will prevent any browning.

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Here are some interesting FAQs on Herb Saver Tool.

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Absolutely! Team Mishry gives this herb saver container a huge thumbs up. It effectively does the job of keeping the fresh herbs in their best state. The only downside is that herbs with small roots might not work best here. Also if you place herbs without the stalk chances are that it will wilt the next day. For that, we would recommend storing the leaves in a paper towel.

Are you excited to try this tool? Leave us a comment below and let us know.

Our reviews are unbiased and all samples used during the reviews were paid for by us. Read our entire ethics statement here.